A kitchen business has opened its first South West showroom in Gloucestershire.

Olive and Barr, which was founded by cabinet maker Al Bruce in 2018, has taken 1,000 sq ft at co-working space Elkstone Studios, located around eight miles south of Cheltenham in the Cotswolds.

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The business, which also has showrooms in south London and Malvern in the Midlands, said the move would cater to the increasing demands of its expanding customer base.

Mr Bruce said: “Due to substantial growth, we are delighted to be expanding our portfolio, with a new showroom opening in Elkstone Studios, Gloucestershire. The showroom will cater to our South-West customers, providing an expansive and beautifully designed space in which they can admire our handcrafted shaker kitchen cabinetry first-hand and discuss their dream kitchen with our talented team.

“We are extremely thankful to our existing clients who have supported us thus far and are looking forward to establishing lasting relationships with new clients and local businesses as we embark on this new chapter.”

Olive & Barr specialises in the minimalist ‘shaker’ style of handmade kitchen design, which combines traditional joinery with modern techniques to create its cabinetry. While its new Gloucestershire showroom is its first in the South West, the company’s workshops are based in the West Country.

Elkstone Studios is a workspace hub consisting of converted farmyard buildings, with a food hall, cafe, retail space, fitness, event space and EV charging.